Comparison

Loveya vs Luvbu

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Loveya

This app helps couples stay connected by sharing photos, moods, and notes through customizable home screen widgets. It offers features like a shared photo album, distance tracking, and countdowns to special dates, fostering a sense of closeness even when apart.

Highlights
  • Home and lock screen widgets
  • Shared photo album
  • Mood and distance tracking
  • Handwritten notes
  • Countdown timers for special dates
  • Daily connection streak
Features
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Stay close to the one you love, right from your home screen. Loveya is built for couples who want to feel connected throughout the day, especially when you're apart. With widgets, shared photo album, moments timeline, handwritten notes, mood updates, and instant love nudges, your partner is always just a glance away. WIDGETS FOR YOUR HOME & LOCK SCREEN Add 6 stunning widgets to keep your relationship front and center: - Together Counter: see how long you've been together - Partner Mood: know how they're feeling right now - Distance: see how far apart you are - Countdown: track the next date that matters - Partner Photo: their latest photo, always on your screen (Premium) - Handwritten Note: latest handwritten note on your screen SHARED MOMENTS Every photo, drawing, mood, and love nudge you send each other lands in one cozy, private space, just you two. Scroll back anytime to relive your favorite little moments. SHARE PHOTOS INSTANTLY Send photos to your partner and see them appear on their home screen widget. Add handwritten messages or doodles before sending, browse your private couples only shared photo gallery and save your favorites. DRAW A NOTE Send your partner a handwritten note, right from your phone. Write "miss you", doodle a heart, or leave a sweet message. It shows up on their home screen widget and in the app instantly. Customize your notes with different backgrounds and pen colors, then watch every stroke replay exactly as it was drawn. Your partner can even draw on your note and send it back as a reply. MOOD & LOVE NUDGES Share how you're feeling with our emoji moods or create your own with any emoji. Save your favorite custom moods so they're always one tap away. Mood updates sync instantly to your partner's widgets so they always know how you're feeling at a glance. Send a love nudge whenever you're thinking of them, they'll get a notification instantly. COUPLES STREAK Build a daily connection streak together. Every mood, photo, drawing, or nudge keeps it alive. Track your current streak, longest streak, and celebrate milestones as you hit them. TOGETHER MILESTONES Celebrate the days, weeks, months, and years you've been together. Unlock milestone moments and mark every chapter of your story. SPECIAL DATES Never forget what matters. Track your anniversary, birthdays, trips, and more with countdown timers you can both see. STAY IN SYNC See your partner's mood, city, and distance at a glance from the dashboard. Get notified the moment they send love, share a photo, draw a note, or update their mood. EASY SETUP No account needed, just add your name and profile photo, share an invite code, and you're connected. Takes less than a minute. FREE FEATURES Share up to 10 photos per day, track up to 3 special dates, send love nudges, draw notes, share moods, and use 5 home & lock screen widgets. LOVEYA PREMIUM Unlock the full experience: unlimited photos, unlimited special dates, the Partner Photo widget, faster love nudges, and full photo history. One partner subscribes, both get premium. Note: Some features require a subscription. See app for details and pricing. Privacy Policy: https://loveya.chat/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Luvbu

Features
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Luvbu is a romantic app designed for everyone. Share sweet messages, little thoughts, and special moments directly on your Home Screen. No social. No public profiles. Just the two of you. Add the widget and receive: - Real-time romantic messages - Surprise notes from your partner - Special anniversary reminders Always visible, always yours. Write sweet, spontaneous, or scheduled messages. Every note is shared only between you two. Just for your couple: Luvbu works with a simple invite code. Connect with your special person in just a few seconds.

Screenshots

Loveya4 screens
Luvbu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Luvbu at none against Loveya's 2. Luvbu also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Loveya's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Loveya sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Luvbu asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loveya ships an update every 3 weeks, Luvbu every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Loveya versus Luvbu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoveyaLuvbu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLatent Voyager LLCMatteo Perotta

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Loveya

Subscriptions2
  • Loveya Premium Monthly Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Loveya Premium Annual Plan7 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

Luvbu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loveya free?
Loveya is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Luvbu free?
Luvbu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Loveya or Luvbu have ads?
Neither Loveya nor Luvbu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loveya or Luvbu?
Loveya ships an update every 3 weeks, and Luvbu every 4 months. Most recently, Loveya was updated on October 31, 2026 and Luvbu on October 25, 2026.

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